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Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, PSC announce $60 million to expand access to high-speed internet across unserved communities

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced $60 million to expand access to high-speed internet in unserved communities through the State Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The grant funding is available to organizations, telecommunications utilities, or a

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Sen. Quinn: Endorses Marine Veteran Kevin Hermening for Congress

Monday, May 18, 2026

State Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood) today announced he is endorsing marine veteran Kevin Hermening in the 7th congressional district Republican primary. “When our community, our state, and our nation was in need – Kevin Hermening has always answered the call. From

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Common Ground: Statement in response to Corey Zetts: “Time to call in the State Legislative Audit Bureau”

Monday, May 18, 2026

While we appreciate that Corey Zetts and the MMSD Commission finally announced an independent audit, we have several concerns. Given these concerns, we believe the circumstances call for a higher authority, in particular, the State Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB), with

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UW-Green Bay: Is among the first in 51 years to graduate incarcerated students with a bachelor’s degree completed inside prison walls

Monday, May 18, 2026

GREEN BAY, Wis. – In a ceremony today, members of Oakhill Correctional Institute’s first class of UW-Green Bay bachelor’s degree graduates celebrated their persistence to a degree in Organizational Leadership. UW–Green Bay is part of the University of Wisconsin Coalition for

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Democratic Party of Wisconsin Jewish Democrats: Statement on the attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego

Monday, May 18, 2026

Milwaukee, WI: The Jewish Caucus of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is horrified and heartbroken by today’s violent attack on a Islamic Center of San Diego. We unequivocally condemn this act of hate and stand in full solidarity with our

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WisDems: Van Orden admits high gas prices are a result of war he supports

Monday, May 18, 2026

MADISON, Wis. — At the WisGOP convention over the weekend, Derrick Van Orden admitted that Trump’s war with Iran — a war Van Orden has loudly cheered on — is driving up higher gas prices and hurting Wisconsinites’ wallets. Van Orden admitted that things

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Democratic Governor Association: Republican members of Congress running for Governor still need to answer for their votes hiking gas prices

Monday, May 18, 2026

As gas prices hit record highs across the country, House Republicans and current gubernatorial candidates Andy Biggs (AZ), David Schweikert (AZ), Randy Feenstra (IA), John James (MI), and Tom Tiffany (WI) voted last week to continue Trump’s costly war in

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Marquette University: Marquette President Ah Yun named to Board of Directors for Children’s Wisconsin

Monday, May 18, 2026

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University President Kimo Ah Yun has been named to the board of directors for Children’s Wisconsin, the region’s only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. Children’s Wisconsin is governed by a

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Dept. of Corrections: UW System awards first bachelor’s degrees to incarcerated students in more than 50 years

Monday, May 18, 2026

MADISON, Wis. – Cristobal Guerrero-Kresovich’s world is expanding. He’s currently working a job in the community and making plans for a brighter future. “I’m looking forward to turning in my blue collar for a white collar,” Guerrero-Kresovich said. “When I go

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Rep. Fitzgerald: Applauds state funding awarded to two community projects with positive impact for the 46th District

Monday, May 18, 2026

MADISON ­– Last week, the Wisconsin State Building Commission awarded funding to community development projects from around the state through the Non-State Grant Program. State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) celebrated the approval of funds for two community projects with

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WisDems: Wisconsin Republicans completely ignore cost crisis at convention

Monday, May 18, 2026

MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend the WisGOP hosted their convention where they endorsed their favorite MAGA candidates and cemented their extreme midterm agenda. All the while they completely avoided the most important issue their constituents have been crying out for them

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Pellitteri Waste Systems: Pellitteri Waste Systems adds two municipalities for curbside waste & recycling collection 

Monday, May 18, 2026

DANE COUNTY, Wis. (May 18, 2026) —  Pellitteri Waste Systems — a leading independent, family-owned and operated, waste and recycling service provider — started 2026 with two new municipal contracts, bringing the total local communities served by Pellitteri to 46 and more

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Barnes Campaign: Tom Tiffany campaigns With union-buster Scott Walker

Monday, May 18, 2026

“Tom Tiffany standing side-by-side with Scott Walker is a slap in the face to every Wisconsin worker. “There’s no greater enemy to teachers, firefighters, and union workers than union-buster Scott Walker. He gutted workers rights, cut pay and benefits, and

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WisDems: ICYMI: Tom Tiffany says U.S. must end war with Iran just hours before voting to continue operations

Monday, May 18, 2026

MADISON, Wis. — Recent reporting from the Milwaukee Courier reveals that Congressman Tom Tiffany, Republicans’ newly endorsed candidate for governor, falsely claimed that he wanted to end the illegal war in Iran that is raising costs for Wisconsinites before voting — mere hours later

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WisDems: Update: Tom Tiffany admits Trump loyalty matters more to him than Wisconsinites’ dire need for lower costs

Monday, May 18, 2026

MADISON, Wis. — Today, when the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel asked Tom Tiffany why he voted to continue the war with Iran despite knowing it is driving up costs and just hours after admitting his constituents were complaining to him about gas prices, a Tiffany

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: WILL hires new Policy and Government Affairs Manager, grows legislative reach

Monday, May 18, 2026

The News: WILL is proud to announce the addition of Sam Krebs as WILL’s new Policy and Government Affairs Manager. His hire underscores WILL’s continued commitment to expanding and advancing policy solutions that further individual liberty, limited government and free enterprise.

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Protect Our Care: FACT SHEET: This Mental Health Awareness Month, Trump and Republicans are waging a deadly war on care

Monday, May 18, 2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but instead of expanding access to care during a worsening mental health and addiction crisis, Donald Trump and Republicans are ripping it away from people who need it. Republicans have launched an all-out assault

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Praises Workforce Pell Grant rule as win for Wisconsin workers

Monday, May 18, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Derrick Van Orden today praised the U.S. Department of Education’s final rule implementing the Workforce Pell Grant program, following Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s visit Friday to Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Beginning July 1, 2026, the program will allow Pell

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International Ship Masters’ Association: President to be honored on National Maritime Day in Washington DC

Monday, May 18, 2026

(Duluth, MN) — The International Ship Masters’ Association (ISMA) announced today that President Capt. Chris Edyvean will travel to Washington D.C. to attend the Department of Transportation’s National Maritime Day ceremony and will be among a handful of mariners presented

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Reps. Zimmerman, Novak, Donovan, Franklin, Snyder, Moses: Letter to Gov. Evers

Monday, May 18, 2026
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